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Over 50,000 sign petition calling for ceramics industry support

A petition has been launched calling on the Government to do more to help protect the ceramics industry after Denby Pottery went into administration. The petition, set up by some of the historic manufacturer’s former employees, calls for energy intensive relief (known as the ‘Supercharger’ scheme) to be applied to the ceramics industry. Those behind the petition believe such a move will support ceramics businesses, which are at the risk of imminent collapse. It has been prompted by Denby going […]

28 April 2026 33

Ilkeston

CCTV released as part of appeal into arson attack

Derbyshire Police officials have released CCTV of a man wanted for questioning in relation to an arson attack in Ilkeston. A man walked past a property in Quarry Hill Road at about 8:00pm on Sunday 19th April, stopped, pulled a lighter out of his pocket and set fire to a tarpaulin before leaving the scene. The fire caused minimal damage to a drainpipe. The man is described as being aged in his 20s or 30s with a ponytail hair style […]

23 April 2026 13

Ilkeston

Residents prepare court challenge after approval for late-night music at Ilkeston pub

By Eddie Bisknell - Local Democracy Reporting Service Residents are preparing a court challenge after late-night music at a Derbyshire pub was approved , despite a firm ban from the owner on “horrific, caterwauling” karaoke. An Erewash Borough Council licensing hearing on Thursday, April 2nd saw councillors part-approve an application to extend hours for live and recorded music at The General Havelock pub in Stanton Road, Ilkeston. The venue is already able to serve alcohol until midnight every day of […]

2 April 2026 10

Dean Bryson - wanted for questioning in relation to criminal damage. (Credit: Derbyshire Police)

Community Notices

Police appeal to find Ilkeston man wanted after criminal damage

Ilkeston Police Officers are appealing for help from the public to trace a man who is wanted for questioning in connection with an incident of criminal damage. Despite carrying out extensive inquiries, officers have been unable to trace 50-year old Dean Bryson who comes from the town. A photograph of the wanted man has been issued with the hope that information will be provided to identify his whereabouts. Anyone who recognises him or knows where he is is asked not […]

13 March 2026 21

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Over 50,000 sign petition calling for ceramics industry support

CCTV released as part of appeal into arson attack

Residents prepare court challenge after approval for late-night music at Ilkeston pub

Police appeal to find Ilkeston man wanted after criminal damage

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